The nameAugustin
Augustin is the French and German form of Augustine. It is classic in Europe and rare in English.
- Boy's name
- French and German
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Meaning
Augustin comes from the Latin Augustinus, from augustus, "venerable".
Origin
French and German, from Latin.
History
In the United States Augustin reached 823rd place in 1880. In England and Wales it reached 1587th in 2019.
Augustin in other languages
Augustin is the French and German form of Augustine. It is Agostino in Italian, Agustín in Spanish, Agostinho in Portuguese and Augustyn in Polish. Austin is a shortened medieval English form.
Nicknames for Augustin
The most common nicknames for Augustin: Gus.
Did you know?
- The physicist Augustin Fresnel invented the lens used in lighthouses all over the world.
Popularity of the name Augustin
Augustin in the United States
Augustin was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 625 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Augustin. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Augustin in the United States were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 67 births a year.
Augustin in France
Augustin was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 12,120 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Augustin. Half of all babies named Augustin in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,240 births a year on average, against 1,474 in the five years before.
Augustin in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Augustin
Names from the same generation as Augustin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Augustin mean?
Augustin comes from the Latin Augustinus, from augustus, "venerable".
What is the origin of the name Augustin?
French and German, from Latin.
Is Augustin a girl's or a boy's name?
Augustin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Augustin?
In 2024, Augustin was the 1827th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 89 births.
What are the variants of the name Augustin?
Variants and related names of Augustin include Augustine and Austin.
What are good sibling names for Augustin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Melodie, Francine, Naomie and Marguerite for a sister, Émile, Pascal, Leroy and Frederic for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Augustin?
The most common nicknames for Augustin are Gus.